Developmental Science (DSP) is for students whose grades in advanced Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics do not meet entrance requirements for the Science Program. During the first semester of this one-year program you will take Secondary V-level science courses. In the second term, you will take the same Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics courses as first-semester students in the college-level Science Program. Among the benefits of this program are: close teacher-student associations, attention to individual abilities and problems, integrated study of mathematics and science, and improvement of study skills.
Successful completion of the Developmental Science program may lead to admission to preuniversity science or medical/engineering technology programs. You must apply and meet the criteria for transfer into the program in which you wish to continue your studies.
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants must have a Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) or equivalent, including Secondary V Language of Instruction, Secondary V Second Language, Secondary IV Science, Secondary IV Mathematics, and Secondary IV History. Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to complete remedial courses.
Conditional admission to Dawson’s Developmental Science program requires that a student’s passing grades are too low for direct admission to a regular pre-university science or technical program in the following science prerequisites*: Sec V Mathematics – Technical & Scientific option or Science option 564-506 or 565-506, Sec V Chemistry 551-504, and Sec V Physics 553-504.
*For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre, the pre-requisites are Mathematics 536, Chemistry 534, and Physics 534.
Conditional admission is based on Secondary IV final and Secondary V mid-term grades. Final admission into the Developmental Science program is contingent on obtaining a DES which includes the pre-requisite courses with appropriate grades.
This program is open exclusively to students who are completing or have completed a secondary school diploma AND who have no post-secondary studies. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.